Junction City
Junction City, OR · Business
lookouteugene-springfield.com
University of Oregon’s impact on Eugene’s housing market
If Eugene ever hopes to meet its housing production goals, it needs to get denser. How? More backyard cottages. More duplexes and townhouses on single-family lots. More apartments near public transit. Two areas within the city have already done this, adding thousands of new rental units since the end of...
lookouteugene-springfield.com
EWEB customers likely to see rates increase starting in February
Utility bills in Eugene could see a 7% increase in 2027. Eugene Water & Electric Board commissioners last week advanced a proposed $502 million budget for next year, an increase of $14.5 million from 2026. Under the proposal, customers with average-sized single-family homes could see an $18 monthly increase in...
Statesman Journal
Customers push back as PGE seeks 8th straight rate hike
More than a dozen people joined a Nov. 10 Oregon Public Utility Commission meeting to provide testimony on proposed Portland General Electric rate increases . Most attendees spoke against PGE's proposed plan to increase overall rates by 4.8% and residential rates by 3.9%. That would raise costs for the average residential customer by $8.33 per month, according to PGE. The changes would go into effect July 1, 2027, but would first have to be approved by state regulators, likely by June 15. The potential hike makes eight consecutive years of PGE rate increases , according to the Oregon Citizens' Utility Board . PGE has more than 950,000 customers in Oregon. Its coverage area includes Salem, Woodburn, Silverton and much of the Portland metro area. "The working class people in the Portland metro area, we have nothing left to give," said Jennifer Lighthart, who testified and asked that PGE's residential increase request, at minimum, be denied. "It's not right that a company that brings in billions of dollars in revenue every year is begging the normal regular public for money to hit their goals," Lighthart continued. Kathryn Chambers, a Salem resident, said she is a senior citizen who has health issues
salembusinessjournal.org
Jordan Hill Named Woman of the Year as Keizer Gala Raises $5,000 for Mentoring
KEIZER, Ore. — Salem real estate professional and community leader Jordan Hill received the inaugural Oregon Woman of the Year Award on Saturday, Nov. 7, during the first Oregon Women of Impact Awards Gala at the Keizer Event Center. Organized by Oregon Conferences for Women, the event recognized five...
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Eugene-Springfield home sales slide, but prices remain out of reach for many
Home sales in the Eugene-Springfield area decreased in the past two months at a rate beyond normal seasonal slowing, according to the latest data from the Regional Multiple Listing Service. September’s year-over-year pending and completed home sales were down 21.2% and 9.7%, respectively, while pending and completed sales in October...
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Salem residents could see higher water and sewer bills
SALEM, Ore. — Salem residents could face higher utility bills next year as city officials consider increases to water, wastewater and stormwater rates. The Salem City Council is scheduled to discuss the proposed adjustments as part of its Monday meeting. The discussion includes whether to schedule a public hearing in December, allowing residents an opportunity to comment on the potential increases.
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salembusinessjournal.org
At Salem Chamber, Business Leaders Warn of Tax Battles and Affordability Problems
Two days after Oregon's general election, business advocates gathering in Salem warned that employers could face another difficult legislative session. But the discussion at the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce revealed a concern extending beyond taxes and regulations:how to address the affordability crisis. At the Chamber's Nov. 5 Business Advocacy...
lookouteugene-springfield.com
Revisiting Oregon’s land-use legacy 50 years on
No one wants a subdivision in a city park, next to the airport or right against the banks of the Willamette River. Fortunately, common-sense zoning laws prevent that. But what if housing is proposed on land already zoned for residential use?. We know Eugene hasn’t built enough housing to keep...
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Eugene herb shop marks 10 years with a 3-day celebration
Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile celebrated its 10th anniversary in downtown Eugene with a weekend-long event featuring artisan demos, samples, and giveaways. Founded in 1987 as an online retailer, the company opened its flagship brick-and-mortar store in 2016 to offer hands-on botanical shopping and free community wellness education. The milestone drew longtime customers and regional suppliers from as far as Washington State, even as the brand expands into other markets like Seattle and Palm Springs.
willamettevalleymagazine.com
Market of Choice – Food For The Way You Live!
A longtime South Eugene favorite, our Willamette Market is where fresh, local quality meets everyday convenience. Browse our selection of fresh produce, cheeses, coffee, tea, and bulk goods, plus premium meats and seafood from expert butchers and fishmongers. And don’t miss the Northwest’s finest selection of wine and beer.
The Register-Guard
Yamada Vending Co. brings Japanese snacks, toys to new Eugene spot
Eugene has a self-guided slice of Japan that might fly under the radar. The space, where cherry blossoms are always in bloom and navigational signs for high-speed trains adorn the walls, is tucked into a strip of shops, but soon, Yamada Vending Co. will relocate to a larger space, bringing its vibrant atmosphere to a new part of the city. Yamada Vending Co. is a Japanese-style vending shop filled with machines offering Japanese snacks, drinks, toys and merchandise. After about two years at 570 Lawrence St., the business is moving to North Eugene. Owner Eimi Yamada called opening and operating the staff-free space “an adventure” that brings something different to the Eugene community. She’s a Japanese citizen who grew up making regular trips to Japan. Bringing a slice of life from across the Pacific has given her the opportunity to provide some of that experience to Eugeneans. Folks can find items like milk tea and ramen alongside Studio Ghibli-themed stationery, Gachapon toy dispensers and creations from local Japanese artists, all inside self-serve vending machines. The new location's larger footprint makes room for new vending machines, such as one that will carry Japanese beauty products, and will include a room dedicated